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Living with Contradiction: Examining the Worldview of the Jewish Settlers in Hebron

Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town — 2010 — WHE498D7741FD

A study reveals that members of the Jewish Community of Hebron persist in a violent environment due to deep religious beliefs and intense hostility toward Palestinians. Despite severe friction, harassment, and violence, the community has expanded since the Six Day War, attracting militant groups responsible for acts such as car bombs and attempts to destroy the Dome of the Rock mosque. The research, based on interviews conducted between 2000 and 2005, explores how the community justifies its presence in Hebron, highlighting a worldview marked by contradiction—balancing religious conviction with extreme distrust and hatred.

Local Citrus Genetic Resources and Their Polymethoxyflavones Content in Northern Part of Okinawa Island

Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island — 2010 — WHEF995969ADB

Research on Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, the northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island reveals that local citrus varieties, particularly Shikuwasa (Citrus depressa) and Kabuchi (C. keraji), exhibit high levels of polymethoxyflavones (PMFs). These compounds, including nobiletin, tangeretin, and sinensetin, vary in composition across different citrus species, enabling classification into distinct groups such as Shikuwasa, Kabuchi, and Oto (C. oto). The study analyzed 30 native citrus trees, identifying both indigenous varieties and introduced species like Daidai (C. aurantium) and Kununbo (C. nobilis), while also noting cases of synonymy or homonymy among them. This work provides foundational data for genetic resource conservation and utilization in these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Local floras of the northwestern Putorana Plateau: A comparative analysis

Putorana Plateau — 2010 — WHE1676AE1E6E

A comparative analysis of the Putorana Plateau’s local floras reveals that the Lontoko goletz and subgoletz belts exhibit distinct floral characteristics compared to those of the Kygam and Morgel’ belts. The study, which analyzed life forms, geography, and ecology across two altitudinal belts in the upper reaches of three rivers, found that while the Kygam floras share similarities with either Lontoko or Morgel’, the latter differ significantly from each other. Ecological groups and life forms further highlight these differences, particularly distinguishing the Lontoko and Kygam belts from the Morgel’ belts. Additionally, the research suggests that since the late Little Ice Age, the Longdokoiskii Kamen’ Ridge has become more floristically integrated with the western Putorana Plateau, likely due to changes in atmospheric influences such as reduced Atlantic cyclone effects and strengthened Siberian anticyclone dominance.

Local voices on community radio: a study of ‘Our Lumbini’ in Nepal

Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha — 2010 — WHE85FE106A3E

Community radio has emerged as a powerful platform for amplifying local voices and fostering social change in Nepal, particularly in Lumbini. A study of the radio series 'Our Lumbini' reveals that community involvement in broadcasting not only enhances representation but also brings tangible benefits to listeners and producers alike. Since Nepal's first independent radio license in 1997, community radio has become a vital medium for sharing diverse perspectives, with this case study highlighting its potential to bridge gaps between local communities and broader societal narratives.

Location of a pre-Angkor capital city in relation to geomorphological features of lower reach of the Stung Sen River, central Cambodia

Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura — 2010 — WHE2954971338

Research reveals that the pre-Angkor capital city of Chenla, located at the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site in central Cambodia, was strategically positioned on upland II adjacent to a port town near the Stung Sen River. This location minimized monsoonal flood risk while maximizing accessibility and water transport feasibility, demonstrating an adaptation to the region's highly variable dry and wet seasons. The study analyzed geomorphological features of the lower reach of the river, including meander scroll zones, sediment accumulation rates (0.6 mm/year over 4600 years), and floodplain/lake plain divisions to assess flood risk and upland accessibility. These findings highlight the sophisticated understanding of environmental dynamics by ancient inhabitants.

Long-Term Impact Evaluation of Ground-Base Skidding on Residual Damaged Trees in the Hyrcanian Forest, Iran

Hyrcanian Forests — 2010 — WHE252032B2DF

A study evaluating the long-term impact of ground-based skidding on residual damaged trees in Iran's Hyrcanian Forest found that, after 20 years, wounds on tree stems showed significant changes depending on traffic intensity along abandoned skid trails. The research, which inventoried 18.83% of trees alongside these trails, revealed that while some healing occurred, it is still too early to determine the full timeline for wound occlusion and complete recovery from logging damage. The study examined key characteristics such as wound size, location, severity, height, number of wounds per stem, and distance from skid trail centerlines, providing critical insights into forest resilience post-logging operations.

Los insectos de Xochimilco alimento de alto contenido en proteínas

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco — 2010 — WHE031D338BA4

Xochimilco, a historic region with deep cultural and nutritional significance, harbors over 20 species of edible insects, five of which exhibit exceptionally high protein content (45.25–60.75%), including essential amino acids. These insects—gusanos de tepozán, gusanillos de nopal, capulmimichis, picudo de nopal, and gusanos de maíz—are consumed in larval stages, offering a temporally available yet nutrient-dense alternative to traditional staples like maize and beans. The study highlights their balanced macronutrient profile, meeting dietary requirements while reflecting indigenous culinary practices dating back to pre-Hispanic times. This research underscores the untapped potential of Xochimilco’s biodiversity as both a historical food source and a sustainable protein solution for modern diets.

Lost Tracks: Buffalo National Park, 1909–1939 (review)

Wood Buffalo National Park — 2010 — WHE837D91AFA7

A comprehensive historical analysis of Buffalo National Park (1909–1939) reveals the rise and fall of Canada's first bison conservation effort, marked by mismanagement, commercial exploitation, and ecological failure. The study highlights how predator control and fenced ranges led to herd overpopulation, while disease management and revenue schemes—such as selling excess bison meat and promoting cattle-bison hybrids—compromised conservation goals. By the 1930s, the park's bison population was diseased and starving, culminating in their slaughter in 1939. The research uses micro-historical methods to contextualize broader trends in wildlife conservation, arguing that commercial motives undermined early efforts to restore plains bison. While the study links past failures to contemporary disease issues in Wood Buffalo National Park, it suggests deeper exploration of bison commercialization could strengthen its relevance.

LRCW3 Late Roman Coarse Wares Cooking Wares and Amphorae in the Mediterranean: Archaeology and Archaeometry. Comparison between Western and Eastern Mediterranean

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments — 2010 — WHE1B732AEC07

A comprehensive comparison of Late Roman Coarse Wares, Cooking Wares, and Amphorae between the Western and Eastern Mediterranean reveals significant variations in production, distribution, and consumption patterns. The study, based on 105 papers from the 3rd Late Roman Coarse Wares Conference (2008), highlights regional differences in pottery forms, functions, and contents, with a focus on archaeometric analysis. Researchers analyzed data from 25 countries, including production centers, distribution networks, and regional contexts such as the Adriatic area, Eastern Mediterranean, Rome and Ostia, Tyrrhenian Italy, and the Western Mediterranean. The findings contribute to understanding trade dynamics and cultural exchanges during the Late Roman period, building on previous conferences (LRCW1 and LRCW2) that established a framework for international collaboration in this field.

Magical deposits at Çatalhöyük

Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük — 2010 — WHED7B3D61704

At Çatalhöyük, a Neolithic settlement, the concept of magic is explored through its temporal and spatial dimensions. The study reveals that certain practices—such as the plastering and installation of human and animal skulls, along with wall paintings and modeled media—were likely imbued with spiritual significance, suggesting a complex interplay between the living, the dead, and possibly supernatural forces. Unlike previous interpretations that treated these artifacts as static symbols of religion or art, this research emphasizes the dynamic nature of magical acts, occurring at specific moments in particular spaces. The sustained attention to certain houses across generations further underscores their central role in spiritual life, challenging simplistic distinctions between ritual and everyday practices.

Major Changes in the Ecology of the Wadden Sea: Human Impacts, Ecosystem Engineering and Sediment Dynamics

Wadden Sea — 2010 — WHEFC4B362586

Human activities, particularly sediment disturbances from exploitation, have fundamentally altered the Wadden Sea's ecology by disrupting natural biological controls over sediment dynamics. This shift has transformed the intertidal zone from a spatially heterogeneous and internally regulated system to one that is externally driven and homogenous. The study reconstructs historical benthic production to illustrate how ecosystem engineering species—those that significantly influence sediment stability—interact with abiotic factors like wind, tide, and nutrient inputs. These interactions shape community structure and energy flow in food webs, suggesting that local species composition can lead to distinct geomorphological and functional outcomes even under similar environmental conditions. This research provides a framework for understanding how human impacts disrupt the balance between biological and environmental controls in soft-bottom ecosystems.

Mancala players at Palmyra

Site of Palmyra — 2010 — WHE637EB1E1F6

Archaeological traces reveal that the Roman game of mancala, with five holes per side, was supplanted by a seven-hole version during the seventh century or later at Palmyra. This transition occurred when the Temple of Baal was repurposed as a fort, becoming a focal point for soldiers of an Arab or Ottoman garrison who played the game obsessively on its steps and precinct wall. The study examines these imprints, demonstrating how the evolution of the game reflects broader historical shifts in the region.

Maned wolf survival rate in central Brazil

Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks — 2010 — WHE565FFE6A8D

A first analytically robust estimate of maned wolf survival rates reveals significant temporal fluctuations, with adult survival ranging from 0.28 to 0.97 over a 13-year study in Emas National Park, Brazil. The analysis, using Burnham's live recapture/dead recovery models, found no sex-specific differences but strong evidence for age-related effects, with subadult survival at 0.63. These findings suggest similar mortality risks between adults and subadults and highlight the impact of temporal variability on population dynamics—a critical insight for conservation planning in the threatened Cerrado savannah.

Mangrove system sustainability: public incentives and local strategies in West Africa.

Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô — 2010 — WHEC942E5423B

Public incentives and local strategies can significantly enhance the sustainability of mangrove systems, particularly through shellfish enhancement initiatives. This study, conducted across two West African Marine Protected Areas—the Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve in Senegal and the Bolama Bijagos Archipelago in Guinea Bissau—demonstrates how value-adding schemes like labeling align with local biodiversity management practices. By employing an interdisciplinary approach involving biology, economics, history, and geography, researchers assessed the potential of these initiatives to improve both biological and cultural diversity in mangrove ecosystems. The findings highlight the importance of reconciling local strategies with national and international policies to foster equitable benefit-sharing and sustainable development.

Mapping the English Lake District: a literary GIS

The English Lake District — 2010 — WHE831DA5D8F7

This study demonstrates the potential of literary GIS to map qualitative spatial experiences, offering new methodological and critical approaches for analyzing textual accounts of place. By comparing Thomas Gray's proto-Picturesque journey through the English Lake District in 1769 with Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s post-Picturesque circumcursion in 1802, the research reveals how GIS can capture subjective spatial narratives beyond traditional quantitative data. The findings highlight the utility of literary GIS in spatial literary criticism, providing a framework to explore the critical possibilities and challenges of digitizing space and place in literature.

Marginalia kot začetek pisane besede: Glosas Emilianenses

San Millán Yuso and Suso Monasteries — 2010 — WHEC13A895699

The Glosas Emilianenses, marginal notes from the 11th century San Millán Yuso Monastery, represent the earliest known written accounts of a Romance language precursor to modern Castilian Spanish. These annotations, blending Latin and vernacular elements, reflect the linguistic complexity of the Iberian Peninsula during the Reconquista era, where Moorish rule and Christian resistance created a unique cultural and linguistic environment. The glosses challenge linguists with their inconsistent phonetic, morphological, and syntactic features, offering invaluable insights into early Castilian language development. Despite their historical significance, systematic analysis remains incomplete due to limited material and the text's hybrid nature.

Marine benthic habitat mapping of Muir Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska, with an evaluation of the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard III

Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek — 2010 — WHE604CD96BAB

Muir Inlet, part of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska, exhibits distinct upper and lower fjord environments characterized by dynamic glacial processes. High-resolution bathymetric surveys reveal a seafloor dominated by mud, derived from significant glacial debris flux, and influenced by slope instabilities and variable bathymetry. The study applies the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS) to map potential benthic habitats, providing the first publicly available high-resolution maps of this recently deglaciated fjord. These findings serve as a baseline for understanding glaciomarine processes and offer a test case for the CMECS framework.

Marine Biodiversity in Japanese Waters

Ogasawara Islands — 2010 — WHE01930342A8

A groundbreaking study estimates that Japanese waters host at least 155,542 marine species, with over 70% remaining undescribed. This includes 39 introduced species and a vast number of inconspicuous or smaller taxa that are poorly understood. The research compiles data on species richness, endemism, and the state of knowledge across diverse environments—from coral reefs to hydrothermal vents—highlighting significant gaps in our understanding despite Japan's advanced marine research capabilities. Positioned strategically with a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Japan's unique geographic and ecological settings make it a critical hub for studying global marine biodiversity, especially amid the looming threats of climate change.

Marine Paleoenvironments of Miocene-Pliocene Formations of North-Central Falcon State, Venezuela

Coro and its Port — 2010 — WHEE921E31481

A study of Miocene to Pliocene formations in north-central Falcón State, Venezuela, reveals significant paleoenvironmental changes over time. The research found that the Urumaco Formation experienced highly variable, low-salinity conditions typical of an inner shelf environment, while deeper marine environments characterized the Codore and La Vela formations. The San Gregorio Formation transitioned from estuarine to inner shelf settings. Cluster analysis of well-preserved foraminiferal samples indicated fluctuating water depths, suggesting a stable marine platform during the deposition of the Caujarao and lower La Vela formations. These findings support the interpretation that the Falcón basin experienced an eastward progression of inversion from Miocene to Pliocene time, with shallower facies in the west and deeper facies in the east. The study compares these shelf sequences to similar formations in Venezuela and Colombia.

Marine Protected Areas, Multiple-Agency Management, and Monumental Surprise in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Papahānaumokuākea — 2010 — WHE9C41C9B84C

The governance of large-scale marine protected areas (MPAs) often relies on institutional collaboration, presenting unique challenges due to differing agency mandates and cultures. A study analyzing qualitative interview data from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) reveals that its multi-agency management model—involving two federal agencies and the State of Hawai‘i—has successfully navigated these challenges through collaborative ecosystem-based management. The research identifies principal barriers to institutional cotrusteeship, characterizes transformations among partner agencies, and evaluates this governance arrangement as a potential model for global MPAs. These insights are crucial as multi-agency managed MPAs become increasingly common worldwide.